Lotus Caravans Trooper vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Lotus Caravans Trooper puts less weight on the towbar and sleeps more people; the New Age Caravans Desert Rose is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 290 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Lighter to tow2,860 kg vs 2,950 kg
- Lower starting price$124,990 vs $158,790
- More payload capacity640 kg vs 545 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lotus Caravans Trooper | New Age Caravans Desert Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $158,790 | $124,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,495 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,950 kg | 2,860 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 545 kg | 640 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 290 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–5 | 2 |
| Travel length | — | 8.4 m |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Diesel heateronly this one
- Off-grid readyonly this one
- Washing machineonly this one
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Lotus Caravans Trooper vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,860 kg versus 2,950 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Lotus Caravans Trooper has an ATM of 3,495 kg and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the larger payload: 640 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 545 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose cheaper?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the lower starting price at $124,990, compared with $158,790 for the Lotus Caravans Trooper. Both are drive-away starting prices before options, so the on-road gap can change once each is specced up.
How many people can the Lotus Caravans Trooper and New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleep?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper sleeps 2–5 and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.